Weekend OTR: Jack Benny

Yes, it’s the weekend, so why not relax with some great entertainment from the Golden Age of Radio?

This time around, we’ve got a Jack Benny episode on tap. Yes, he was a comic genius, so sit back and get ready to laugh until you break all your furniture.

By the way, if you’re a fan of old time radio, you should pay a visit to OTRCat.com. Trust me on this. OTR fans should also head over to First Arkansas News every Sunday to check on the latest Lum and Abner comic strip. Yes, that’s an original series over there and you don’t want to miss it.
Having said all of that, click the below link to listen to this weekend’s OTR episode.

Jack Benny – Buck Benny (4/28/1940)

Weekend OTR -- April Fool's Day

Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day weekend, so that means it’s time to find those people you love, prank them without mercy and make them look stupid.

Of course, it might be far more civilized to listen to an old time radio episode and get your kicks that way. It couldn’t hurt to try it out, so kick back and listen to a sparkling episode of Blondie from that era when radio was king.

Before doing that, you owe it to yourself to pay a visit to OTRCat.com, your source for more old time radio programs than you can shake a stick at. Of course, OTR fans should also head over to First Arkansas News every Sunday to check on the latest Lum and Abner comic strip. Yes, that’s an original series over there and you don’t want to miss it.

Having said all of that, click the below link to listen to this weekend’s OTR episode.

Blondie – April Fool's Day (4/1/1940)

Weekend OTR: Escape

Avast, ye landlubbin’ scalawags! It’s the weekend, and that means it’s time for some old time radio.

So, pour yourself a glass of grog and get ready for a fine pirate-themed episode of Escape. Harr!

As usual, this weekend’s episode is courtesy of our friends at OTRCat.com. If you’re a fan of old time radio, you owe it to yourself to pay The Cat a visit. Of course, OTR fans should also head over to First Arkansas News every Sunday to check on the latest Lum and Abner comic strip. Yes, that’s an original series over there and you don’t want to miss it.

Having said all of that, click the below link to listen to this weekend’s OTR episode.

Escape – Misfortune Isle (3/21/1948)

 

Weekend OTR: Zorro

Yes, it’s another weekend and that means it’s time for another old time radio episode.

What’s on the menu this week? An episode featuring that swashbuckling Zorro. What could be more fun than that?

As usual, this weekend’s episode is courtesy of our friends at OTRCat.com. If you’re a fan of old time radio, you owe it to yourself to pay The Cat a visit. Of course, OTR fans should also head over to First Arkansas News every Sunday to check on the latest Lum and Abner comic strip. Yes, that’s an original series over there and you don’t want to miss it.

Having said all of that, click the below link to listen to this weekend’s OTR episode.

Adventures of Zorro – King's Justice (1957)

Weekend OTR: Duffy’s Tavern–“Mystery Valentine"

Yes, it’s another weekend and that means it’s time for another old time radio episode.

Since Valentine’s Day was this week, it seems only appropriate to post an episode appropriate to the holiday. And, we’ve got a comedy this time around, so get ready to laugh so hard you’ll break all your furniture.

As usual, this weekend’s episode is courtesy of our friends at OTRCat.com. If you’re a fan of old time radio, you owe it to yourself to pay The Cat a visit. Of course, OTR fans should also head over to First Arkansas News every Sunday to check on the latest Lum and Abner comic strip. Yes, that’s an original series over there and you don’t want to miss it, ace.

Having said all of that, click the below link to listen to this weekend’s OTR episode.

Duffy's Tavern – Mystery Valentine (2/16/1950)

Weekend OTR: Jack Benny–“Jack and Mary See Colman’s Movie”

Yes, it’s another weekend and that means it’s time for another old time radio episode.

Exciting, huh? Of course it is! What’s on tap this weekend? A Jack Benny episode that’ll make you laugh so hard you’ll break all your furniture (yes, it is that funny).

As usual, this weekend’s episode is courtesy of our friends at OTRCat.com. If you’re a fan of old time radio, you owe it to yourself to pay The Cat a visit. Of course, OTR fans should also head over to First Arkansas News every Sunday to check on the latest Lum and Abner comic strip. Yes, that’s an original series over there and you don’t want to miss it, ace.

Having said all of that, click the below link to listen to this weekend’s OTR episode.

Jack Benny – Jack and Mary See Colman’s Movie (2/1/1948)

Weekend OTR: Eddie Bracken Show–‘Eddie Inherits a baby’

First Arkansas News used to at least one old time radio episode a week in its Weekend OTR series.

Ah, but that series has moved over here to The Natural State Hawg – hopefully, we’ll find some more old time radio fans and the folks who enjoyed the series at the other site will make it over here.

This weekend’s episode is as usual, courtesy of OTRCat.com. If you're an old time radio fan, you owe it to yourself to pay that site a visit. While you're at it, head on over to First Arkansas News' Lum and Abner page every Sunday to read a new, original comic strip featuring those two beloved Arkansas boys who made good in the world of old time radio.

Having said that, click the below link to enjoy this weekend's show and make sure to stop in next weekend to enjoy another old time radio program.

Eddie Bracken Show -- Eddie Inherits a Baby(1/20/1952)

 

Weekend OTR: Tales of the Texas Rangers -- 'Blood Trail'

For over a year now, First Arkansas News has posted at least one old time radio episode a week in its Weekend OTR series.

That's worked out well enough, but there's a bit of a problem -- First Arkansas News is, strictly speaking, a news site and the series has always seemed somewhat inappropriate as it's all about recycling content rather than creating anything new. Still, there is value in sharing old time radio shows for people to enjoy. It just seems more appropriate to post these episodes on this site as it's geared for such things. To that end, First Arkansas News (which is owned by me) is moving it's weekend OTR series here at The Natural State Hawg (also owned by me).

The episodes themselves are courtesy of OTRCat.com. If you're an old time radio fan, you owe it to yourself to pay that site a visit. While you're at it, head on over to First Arkansas News' Lum and Abner page every Sunday to read a new, original comic strip featuring those two beloved Arkansas boys who made good in the world of old time radio.

Having said that, click the below link to enjoy this weekend's show and make sure to stop in next weekend to enjoy another old time radio program.

Tales of the Texas Rangers -- Blood Trail (1/20/1952)

Weekend OTR: Fabulous Mr. Tweedy–Tweedy Plays the Bassoon

The following was originally posted at First Arkansas News. We’re posting it here in hopes that more people will enjoy it. Why? Because old time radio (OTR) is more fan than a barrel full of monkeys and is well worth sharing.

Well, you lucky thing. It’s another weekend and that means it’s time for another fantastic show in our ongoing Weekend OTR series.

What show do we have on tap? It’s the Fabulous Mr. Tweedy, a comedy starring Frank Morgan. As usual, this week’s program is courtesy of our friends at OTRCat.com. So, listen to the show then pay The Cat a visit. Deal?

How do you listen to the show? Simply click the below link and you’re set, pilgrim.

Fabulous Mr. Tweedy – Tweedy Plays the Bassoon (1/12/1946)